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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
11
In a Cedar Island lodge summer camp near Brule Wisconsin a visitor nicknamed Cal enjoyed a week of rain until finally catching six fish. He landed two between one and two pounds and four smaller ones. An official bulletin noted the catch but failed to answer whether worms or flies were used.
Washington June 21 leading Democrats see little chance the Houston convention will back the McNary Haugen farm equalization fee as a tariff extension. They deem it a fallacy and tie its fate to tariff policy while weighing a western vice presidential candidate to aid Indiana and New York prospects. Evans Woollen of Indiana emerges as a strong Western choice for vice president.
In New York on June 21 a temporary injunction blocked Thea Rasche the German girl flier from launching a flight to Europe. Backers Harold W. Hartwell Hollis Corporation and Mrs. James A. Stillman held the stake and the plane is insured in Mrs Stillman name. She declared the injunction unthreatening and asserted ownership of the aircraft and policies.
Amelia Earhart, the record breaking aviatrix, weighs opportunities in moving picture thrillers and other contracts. She canceled a planned Ascot visit due to fatigue and business pressure as offers from cinema, writing and lectures pour in after her arrival Tuesday night.
Safety Director William C. Walker orders officers to detain threatenors and file charges, insisting police will protect their jobs from political machinations. Walker urges officers to perform duties as they see fit to keep their positions secure.
In Belgrade on June 21 radical deputy opened fire during parliament, killing two and wounding four others. The incident jeopardizes the Little Entente talks in Bucharest and deepens anti Italian tensions over the Neluna and Nettuno pacts, with Stefan Raditch a central figure. King Alexander visited the wounded as Croatia fears upheaval.
Olympia Fields Chicago June 21 Henry Cuici shot a sensational 70 one under par to lead the National Open after the first round. Bobby Jones sits two back with Leo Diegel and Bill Leach close behind while Leonard Schmutte posts 71 to top early scorers.
Robert Utterson of Des Moines and Virginia Vide of Hollywood Calif wed for the second time in under three months. The ceremony at St Augustine's Church was officiated by Rev James Manning despite parental objections and threat of annulment. The bride was of regal age at their first nuptials.
The Jervis Bay reported to Colombo that mutiny and threats to fire the ship were made. The Enterprise is sending armed marines and an officer to Trincomali to take charge of the liner and ensure passenger safety. An earlier message requested removal of eight dangerous men and raised alarms among passengers.
Harold Carton a 15 year old Des Moines youth serving a sentence in Eldora reformatory for auto theft could not stay away from crime. He pled guilty to theft of an automobile here and was sentenced by Judge H D Evans to remain until age 21. Carton escaped during transport for surgery, stole a car at Town City and was arrested in Burlington. he may be returned to Eldora for further operation. OPEN FRAT CONVENTION Ames Iowa Phi Upsilon Omicron professional home economies fraternity held a four day biennial convention at Town State College with 75 delegates and nine national ecouncil members in attendance.
The paper should arrive at your home before 5 4 o clock. If you do not receive it by that time due to carrier error or other cause, please phone 5100. A copy will be sent. phone calls must reach this number before 6 30 p.m.
Millard Robie of Blairsville delegates to the Christian Endeavor crusade convention and hikes 60 miles to Waterloo. He started at 7 a m carrying one knapsack and an official cap, arriving before 11 a m after a trek aided by several automobile rides. He is a brother of Everett Rosie, Iowa field secretary.
Ten years ago Julius Balenslier of 467 3-2 Pitta Street West belonged to Company A of the chemical warfare regiment that carried the first American gas attack on Germans in the Toul sector on June 18 1918. He faced shellfire from May to October 1918 and later recovered in a Vichy base hospital after influenza. he trained at Camp Dodge and Camp Mills before sailing to Rexoss.
David Saunders, cashier at the Bank of Arizona in Clarkdale, killed one robber and captured another after a hold up. The attempted escape with 50,000 dollars loot was thwarted and the money recovered.
New York defeats Philadelphia 7 to 0 in the first game of a doubleheader as Henry Johnson shuts out the Athlet ices. Grove loses to Johnson with Cochrane and Collins contributing for the Giants.
Des Moines June 21 L. D. Lowrie of Cedar Rapids was elected grand high priest of the Hawkeye Grand chapter Royal Arch Masons Minegro here today. Other officers include Wod Bland of Keokuk grand king and Woom Bell of Waterloo grand evaluator.
Peter Rock, a first shift patrolman in the west business district, noted motorists ignore hourly parking limits on Jefferson Street between Fourth and Fifth. He issued 20 red tags in a day despite clear signs warning drivers of the limits.
Superior Wisconsin reports President Coolidge refused clemency for Nicholas Lee Eagles John Proctor and Samuel Moreno sentenced to execution for the 1926 murder of Patrolman Leo Busch in Washington. Clemency appeal filed as last resort.
Mukden China June 21 Official confirmation states warlord Chang Tso Lin died this morning after being wounded in the head May 28 when his fleeing train was bombed near Mukden. Funeral services will span three days starting Saturday as reported earlier from Tokyo and Manchurian authorities.
Bucharest court grants Princess Helene divorce from Prince Carol former crown prince of Romania. Deserted wife filed petition two weeks earlier in the appellate court at Bucharest. Petition cites profound affronts and desertion and notes regents authorized seeking divorce for King Michael’s sake.
Miss Mabel Bell arriving at Curtiss Field New York after a cross Atlantic attempt. She traveled in a monoplane with piloto Olliver Boutilier from Harbor Grace Newfoundland to New York amid Amelia Earhart influence and public interest.
President nominee Herbert Hoover will visit Wisconsin to confer with President Coolidge before notifying his bid from Palo Alto California. Secretary Work named national committee officers guiding the Hoover Curtis campaign with J R Nutt as treasurer and James Franklin Burke as general counsel.
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